HR Manager

HR Manager

At Sav, we're building the most powerful consumer fintech platform in the GCC - one that enables people to spend better, save smarter, and invest with ease. We are backed by leading global investors and have recently received full regulatory approval across our core markets. With products ranging from analytics to embedded savings, investments, and credit, we're growing fast and expanding across the GCC.

We are looking for a proactive, hands-on HR Manager to own and drive our people strategy as we scale. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our organizational culture, building high-performance teams, and ensuring a seamless HR experience across multiple geographies (UAE, India, UK, and KSA). This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, startup environments and is excited to co-create the future of work at Sav.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts across tech, product, marketing, compliance, and customer success teams.
• Design efficient hiring processes and employer branding strategies to attract top talent.
• Manage a smooth onboarding experience to set new hires up for success.

People Operations

• Maintain and improve core HR systems (contracts, policies, leave, payroll coordination)
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws across UAE, India, and KSA (once launched)
• Set up HRIS and drive automation of routine HR processes.

Performance & Culture

• Build performance management frameworks that align with Sav's OKRs and flat hierarchy.
• Champion a culture of feedback, continuous learning, and high ownership.
• Facilitate training and development programs to upskill and grow our team.

Employee Engagement & Welfare

• Implement initiatives that enhance team morale, productivity, and well-being.
• Plan remote-friendly team-building activities and cross-functional rituals.
• Handle employee queries, conflict resolution, and grievance redressal.

Strategic HR Projects

• Support workforce planning, compensation benchmarking, and org design.
• Design and manage scalable HR frameworks as the company grows from 20 to 35+.
• Play a key role in expansion to Saudi Arabia hiring, compliance, and policy localization.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in HR, preferably in high-growth tech or fintech startups.
• Experience managing cross-border teams (especially in the UAE, India, or KSA).
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR tools, and best practices.
• Strategic thinker with a bias for execution and empathy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with flat structures.

Benefits

• The opportunity to define and build the HR function in a high-growth, purpose-led fintech.
• A chance to work closely with the founders and leadership team.
• A culture that values autonomy, curiosity, and impact.
• Be part of an inclusive, dynamic, and ambitious team working across multiple markets.
• Fixed Compensation + ESOPs + Employee Benefits